Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - Trouble In The Forest: A Bright Winter Sun (Bk. 2) [Hardcover]

Trystam Kith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1594142254 | ISBN-13: 978-1594142253 | Publication Date: December 2, 2004 | Edition: 1

Book 2

Trystam Kith made a bold debut with his first novel, Trouble in the Forest: A Cold Summer Night. Now, in the second book of the duology, the battle for good versus evil in Sherwood Forest is about to come to a head, with the good Sheriff of Nottingham caught right in the middle. Hugh deSteny knows the evil behind the trouble in the forest, and must find some way to stop it before it gains complete control and cuts the kingdom in half. His first attempt at destroying this evil is a daring ploy during the Fair of the Eve of All Saints. But those that stalk the woods at night are making plans of their own, and the Sheriff's and Prince John's plot results in disastrous consequences. Knowing that time is running out, deSteny realizes that he must risk his life and the lives of all those seeking to restore the sanctity of the forest in a race against time to beat the fiends that claim dominion over the forest at their own game.

Trystam Kith is a native Californian. (20021201)

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"From a darkly humorous tale of the power of words (Death and the Librarian) to a never-before-published response to events of September 11 (Ilion), Friesner's 12 stories illustrate the author's acutely sensitive vision of wonder in the everyday world... Known primarily for his 'Star Wars' novels... Zahn's short stories also deliver strong plots and memorable characters... Zebrowski's many novels (e.g. Macrolife) mark him as a visionary as well as a master of hard sf. The ten short stories collected in In the Distance provide a benchmark of his creativity... the author expands his concept of the human condition to embrace the stars. Part of Five Star's continuing commitment to showcasing the short fiction of the genre's most prominent author's, these three volumes belong in most libraries where short sf is popular."
-- Library Journal (December 2002) (Library Journal 20020615)

"...Part of Five Star's continuing commitment to showcasing the short fiction of the genre's most prominent authors, these three volumes (Death and the Librarian and Other Stories/ Star Song and Other Stories/ In the Distance, and Ahead in Time) belong in most libraries where short sf is popular."
-- Library Journal (December 2002) (Library Journal )

"Four more titles in Five Star's new series (God Is an Iron and Other Stories/ Generation Gap and Other Stories/ The Lady Vanishes and Other Oddities of Nature/ Suppose They Gave a Peace and Other Stories) of short fiction by noteworthy sf authors offer a variety of tales that illustrate the depth and staying power of the genre...Most of the stories in these volumes have only appeared in periodicals. Libraries wishing to augment their sf or short fiction collections should consider any of them."
-- Library Journal (June 2002) (Library Journal )

"Be prepared for a wild creative romp because this certainly isn't your father's Sherwood Forest or Band of Merry Men. This is top-notch storytelling that makes the reader beg for more."
-- Bette & J.J. Lamb, authors of Bone Dry

Product Details

• Hardcover: 313 pages
• Publisher: Five Star; 1 edition (December 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594142254
• ISBN-13: 978-1594142253
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,762,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - Trouble In The Forest: A Bright Winter Sun (Bk. 2) (Hardcover)

Beginning where A Cold Summer Night ends, A Bright Winter Sun is strong, but you will definitely need to read the first book before this one. Original and creative, the plot is spellbinding. Even with all your knowledge of the tale of Robin Hood and his band of thieves, Kith manages to push it into the background within the first few pages. Will the old tales be completely erased? No. Will it overshadow the story at any point? Absolutely not. Even though the play is familiar, Kith adds her own twist and turns that will mesmerize you. Also, there is no romance between Robin Hood and Maid Marion; it's more like a partnership.

Though the story is enjoyable, I truly think it is the players that will enrapture you. Kith's characters are imaginative in their development, and their 180-turn from what you expect is very clever. Maybe I'm sheltered, but I never would have envisioned Robin Hood and Maid Marion could be so evil, so brutal. What I like most though, is that these players have no happy endings. The result of their fates is apocalyptic, but damn entertaining. Could be that the atmosphere helped them out greatly. The moment you open the book, the air around you begins to chill and the scent of dirt and blood are carried on the wind. It worked brilliantly.

Kith's style of writing is innovative and completely unique. Rather than fall victim to pretentious narratives, she manages to keep it subtly simple. What do I mean? Well, while her prose is easy to understand, it is never dumbed down. Instead of beating you over the head with prosaic descriptions and unnecessary dialog, she allows the story to unfold easily. Of course, the pace helped greatly. Gentle and laidback, the speed of the book carries you along slowly, but effectively. You aren't chewing your nails waiting for the next scene, at least not at first. The pace isn't forced, it flows naturally and builds like water running down a gentle slope. You don't realize you're holding your breath until you suddenly gasp.